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Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.

A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.

A fantastical display of Croatian folklore, mythology, and myths.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

An overgrown and largely forgotten cemetery lies hidden within the outskirts of Amsterdam.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

Gold Rush-era tombstones line the park's paths.

An unusual round church in London with a Templar past.

A jumble of concrete on the corner of one of London’s terraced buildings is actually a work of art.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.

The Metropolitan Police refurbished the blue box (perhaps not coincidentally) the same year "Doctor Who" returned to TV screens.

A tiny replica of the iconic London landmark hides on the side of the steel structure.

This mysterious and unique painting is filled with symbolism.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.

Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

An unconventional and naturalistic sculpture depicting the artist marking his territory on an exterior faculty wall.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.

The oldest public library in Ireland.